GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CLASS

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

• Operates equipment such as trucks, tractors, mowing equipment, front-end loaders, and backhoes in construction and airport maintenance activities.
• Mows and edges with hand and power equipment.
• Performs advanced gardening and pruning work related to turf and airfield maintenance.
• Cleans and makes routine repairs to small and medium-sized equipment.
• Performs routine maintenance on grounds equipment.
• Performs various safety inspections as required.
• Checks and repairs automatic and mechanical sprinkler system clocks, valves, and sprinkler heads.
• Participates in the work of an assigned crew in grounds maintenance and light construction work at both Airside and Landside of the Airport.
• Mixes and applies pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers.
• Works independently, completing assigned tasks.
• Performs airfield-related tasks as assigned.
• Works in areas where there is heavy public and tenant access.
• Ensures compliance with federal regulations pertaining to airport operations, safety, certification, and security under FAR Part 139 and TSR 1542.
• Assists and leads a small workgroup in grounds maintenance and light construction work at a City park or other City-owned properties.
• Operates equipment such as trucks, tractors, mowing equipment, front-end loaders, and backhoes in park construction and maintenance activities.
• Uses small power-operated equipment, including mowers, edgers, clippers, and other associated equipment used in landscaping and grounds maintenance.
• Cleans and makes minor repairs to equipment.
• Performs routine maintenance on grounds equipment.
• Performs various safety inspections as required.
• Checks and repairs automatic and mechanical sprinkler system clocks, valves, and heads.
• Supervises large community parks in lieu of Grounds Maintenance Worker III.
• Interacts with user groups in the parks.
• Member of the Storm Team in an emergency such as a hurricane.
• Performs minor electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work.
• Performs the more skilled gardening and pruning work and/or skills related to turf and ball field maintenance.
• Involves all landscape installation and maintenance phases, including weeding and maintenance of plant beds.
• Maintains baseball fields, soccer fields, tennis courts, and other miscellaneous hard courts and turf areas.
• May be required to work overtime or alternate hours as necessary for the efficient operation of the department.
• Position is designated as Mission Critical.

• May perform general custodial duties at public facilities.
• May be asked to perform similar work as needed at other facilities.
• May mix pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers.
• May escort and monitor contractors on the airfield.
• Performs related work as required.

QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE) AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma from an accredited school or its equivalent.
• One (1) year of experience in general labor and grounds maintenance work.

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must maintain a valid telephone number.
• Must pass a ten-year fingerprint based criminal history records check (CHRC) and security threat assessment (STA).
• May be required to pass an elevated background check provided by the City of Lakeland Police Department upon hire.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of tools and their uses.
• Knowledge of the precautions necessary to work safely with and around mechanized equipment, hand tools, and power tools.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to detect and report plant-related problems, such as diseases, lack of water, etc.
• Knowledge of the use of motorized equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, City employees, and the general public.

• Requires heavy work that involves lifting, shoveling, walking, or standing most of the time, carrying 35-50 pounds on a regular and recurring basis, along with exerting up to 100 pounds of force frequently.
• The job risks exposure to bright/dim light, wet/humid conditions, disease, pathogens, extreme noise levels, traffic, toxic/caustic chemicals, fumes, noxious odors, moving machinery, heights, dusts, pollen, and extreme cold/heat.
• The job requires normal visual acuity, field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, sense of smell, depth perception, and texture perception.

THE CITY OF LAKELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE